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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,967.10, 63,433.77 and 25,550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,967.10, 63,433.77 and 25,550.42 is: 35,259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,967.10 : 63,433.77 = 25,550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,967.10/63,433.77 = 25,550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,967.10x = 63,433.77 × 25,550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,967.10x = 1,620,759,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,759,465.68/45,967.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,259.12

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